Marcelle Ferron facts for kids
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Marcelle Ferron
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| Born | January 29, 1924 Louiseville (Mauricie), Quebec, Canada
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| Died | November 19, 2001 (aged 77) |
| Resting place | Mount Royal Cemetery |
| Known for | stained glass artist, painter |
| Movement | Automatistes |
| Spouse(s) | René Hamelin |
Marcelle Ferron (born January 29, 1924 – died November 19, 2001) was a famous Canadian artist. She was a talented painter and a master of stained glass. Marcelle Ferron was from Quebec and spoke French.
She was an important person in the modern art world of Quebec. She was also part of a special art group called the Automatistes. Marcelle Ferron was one of 16 artists who signed a very important paper called the Refus global.
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Early Life and Art Beginnings
Marcelle Ferron was born in Louiseville, Quebec, on January 29, 1924. She came from a family of artists. Her brother, Jacques Ferron, and her sister, Madeleine Ferron, were both writers.
Marcelle studied art at the École des beaux-arts de Québec. But she soon left because she felt the school did not teach enough about modern art.
She joined the Automatistes art movement early on. This group was led by artist Paul-Émile Borduas. In 1948, she signed the Refus global manifesto. This document was a big moment for art and culture in Quebec.
Artistic Journey and Stained Glass
In 1953, Marcelle Ferron moved to Paris, France. She lived and worked there for 13 years. During this time, she focused on drawing and painting. In Paris, she also discovered the art of stained glass. This art form would later make her very famous.
Ferron came back to Quebec in 1966. For the next 20 years, she worked mostly with stained glass.
Famous Stained Glass Works
One of her most well-known stained-glass windows is in the Champ-de-Mars metro station in Montreal. This window was special because it was one of the first abstract artworks in the metro. It showed a new direction for public art in Montreal.
You can see more of her beautiful stained-glass works in other places. These include the Vendôme metro station and the Centre hospitalier universitaire Sainte-Justine in Montreal. Her art is also at the ICAO headquarters in Montreal. Outside of Montreal, her works are in Place du Portage in Gatineau and the courthouse in Granby, Quebec.
Awards and Recognition
Marcelle Ferron received many important awards for her art. In 1983, the government of Quebec gave her the Paul-Émile-Borduas prize. This award is for excellence in visual arts.
In 1985, she became a Knight of the National Order of Quebec. This is a very high honour in Quebec. She was promoted to Grand Officer in 2000. She was also a member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts.
Later Life and Legacy
Marcelle Ferron passed away in Montreal, Quebec, on November 19, 2001.
Her art continues to be remembered and celebrated. A nursing home in Brossard, Quebec, is named after her. It is called the Centre d'Accueil Marcelle-Ferron. On September 7, 2019, Google honoured Marcelle Ferron with a special "google doodle." This marked the day her artwork was first shown at Montreal's Vendôme station.
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A photo of Marcelle Ferron.
